NBA stars spend a lot of time working on their crafts, which includes working with private trainers away from their teams. There are several private trainers who are popular among basketball players, with Chris Brickley at the top of the list.
Brickley’s popularity has earned him a spot in the NBA Celebrity Game during All-Star weekend. While he may not be as known among fans, NBA and WNBA stars know Brickley very well and work with him to help them improve their games.
Ahead of the celebrity game tonight, here is why Brickley has gained notoriety among basketball players.
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Who is Chris Brickley?
Chris Brickley is a 38-year-old former college basketball player who has become one of the most popular basketball trainers in the NBA.
After playing his senior season at Louisville in 2009-10, Brickley worked for the Ole Miss and Fairleigh Dickinson basketball programs. While working for Fairleigh Dickinson, Brickley made connections that helped him land a job with the Knicks in the mid-2010s.
As a member of the Knicks front office, Brickley developed a relationship with Carmelo Anthony, who was New York’s biggest star at the time. Anthony told other NBA players about his work with…
